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Man shot dead on sidewalk in northwest Atlanta, police say
Protesters arrested after shutting down road in Cobb County
Heavy traffic expected on Thursday with presidential debate, Copa América in Atlanta | Here’s what to expect
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‘Don’t poop where you drink’ I Residents claim city contaminated drinking water
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 1:34 PM EDT
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By Andy Pierrotti
Poisoned Without Permission | Latest in this Atlanta News First investigation.
Federal officials haven’t responded to senators’ facial recognition worries
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Ciara Cummings and Tim Darnell
Raphael Warnock, others have told AG Merrick Garland they’re concerned over facial recognition software funding.
Repo tow truck driver dodges tragedy as car flips over
Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By Harry Samler
Lenders are required to give customers 10 days notice before repossessing.
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Hawks draft forward Zaccharie Risacher with No. 1 overall pick in 2024 NBA Draft
Updated: 1 hour ago
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By The Associated Press
The Hawks had the first pick for the first time since 1975.
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted by Clayton County deputies
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
Clayton County deputies are searching for an “armed and dangerous” suspect.
Former Newton County detention officer arrested, accused of sexual relationship with inmate
A former Newton County detention officer has been arrested after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate.
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Protesters arrested after shutting down road in Cobb County
Trump, Biden to face off Thursday night in first debate of 2024
Man shot dead on sidewalk in northwest Atlanta, police say
Police investigation blocking roads in northwest Atlanta
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Henry and Coweta County water authorities ask customers to conserve water
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Madeline Montgomery
Henry and Coweta County water authorities are encouraging their combined 330,000 customers to conserve water.
Teen driver charged with homicide in Alpharetta crash that killed 2 UGA students, high school senior
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Hope Dean
More than a month after three 18-year-olds were killed in a single-car accident, the driver is facing several charges, Fulton County Jail records show.
Trump doubles down on Black vote during event at Buckhead barbershop
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Blake DeVine
A group of prominent Black men supporting Donald Trump’s presidential bid gathered at Rocky’s Barbershop in Buckhead on Wednesday afternoon.
Atlanta police offer tips for travelers ahead of presidential debate, Copa América match Thursday
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Police said there will be several road closures near the debate, so your route could be affected if you’re traveling through the area.
Opponents of new Georgia cash bail crimes file lawsuit
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Tim Darnell and Patrick Quinn
Thirty crimes will soon require cash bail under a new law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp.
Liberatore pitches Cardinals to 4-1 win over Braves and doubleheader split after 6-2 loss in opener
Updated: 5 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings in a spot start and Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Wednesday for a day-night doubleheader split.
Family of motorcyclist killed in Roswell crash reaches an $18 million dollar settlement
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Sanika Tank
The trial lasted over four years after the defendant’s insurance continued to deny liability despite the defendant pleading guilty to criminal charges, according to Morgan & Morgan.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joins Biden reelection campaign
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been brought on as a senior adviser for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, a Democratic National Committee source confirmed Wednesday.
Former GOP congressman endorses President Biden hours before Trump debate
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Tim Darnell, Doug Reardon and The Associated Press
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan in opposing Donald Trump.
Former metro Atlanta cheer coach arrested on child sex charges, police say
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
A former metro Atlanta cheer coach has been arrested on child sex abuse charges, authorities said.
DNA technology credited with helping lead to arrest in 1990 DeKalb cold case
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
The district attorney’s office said the rape and deadly stabbing incident happened at an apartment complex in Stone Mountain on July 15, 1990.
Man arrested, accused of groping 18-year-old jogger in Lilburn, police say
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Hope Dean
Christopher James Jones, 27, was booked in Gwinnett County Jail on a $3,500 bond
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Metro Atlanta powerlifting team with disabilities training for upcoming competition in Ireland
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Sawyer Buccy
The team has gained so much community support that their upcoming trip to Ireland for competition has been covered.
Demolition of North DeKalb Mall begins as part of redevelopment project
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Asia Wilson and Atlanta News First staff
Demolition of the North DeKalb Mall in Decatur is officially underway as part of a major redevelopment project.
3 men wanted for breaking into cars near Atlantic Station, Atlanta police say
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Ellie Parker
Three men are wanted for breaking into cars near Atlantic Station, according to Atlanta police.
Polk County man sentenced to 5 years for staging bank truck robbery, DOJ says
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ellie Parker
The man was recruited by an employee of a security company to stage a robbery of a bank truck in 2021.
Alpharetta nonprofit helps veterans transition from military to civilian life
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Joshua Skinner
Finding a civilian job for be hard for newly discharged veterans.
Coweta County residents asked to conserve water amid ‘unprecedented high demand’
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority is urging residents to cut back on their water use so they won’t strain the county’s water system.
Man shot outside gas station in northwest Atlanta
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 5:25 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Police say a man hanging out in front of a gas station on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard late Tuesday night was shot in the stomach.
Train collides with tractor-trailer in Henry County
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jennifer Lifsey
A train collided with a tractor-trailer Wednesday morning in Henry County.
Cell service providers ramp up disaster relief efforts ahead of 2024 hurricane season
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Don Shipman
Cell service providers like AT&T deploy crews in the days after the storm to restore communications.
